MySQL Problem (PLEASE HELP ME!)

[CyndiMJJ]

Hey all, I have a question about MySQL, The thing is that when I tried to access my own gallery this morning I couldn't log in. It says it has some problem with my server... this is what it says:

Coppermine critical error:
Unable to connect to database !

MySQL said: Lost connection to MySQL server during query

I dont know what's wrong, how can I fix this problem WITHOUT damanging my gallery? I've got over 6,000 images in my gallery and I've heard you can upgrade the mySQL but I am afraid I'll erase EVERYTHING that I have in my gallery.

This is off topic and its not related to coppermine whats so ever, but when I tried to acces my BOARD too it got a similar message on it, saying this:

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

What can be done please help me out I need some serious help now!

[Nibbler]

Talk to your host.

[CyndiMJJ]

Ok thanks.........